Entertainment Highlights: Sonakshi Sinha Sparks Pregnancy Rumors; Rajinikanth Impressed With Kalki 2898 AD

Junaid Khan, who is currently seen in Maharaj in Netflix, recently claimed that he is not ‘perfectionist’ like his father. He also revealed how Aamir had reacted after watching his debut film talking to Puja Talwar. He said, “I think he liked the film. But that is also…he likes everything. As an audience and when he watches something he wants to enjoy it, so he ends up liking it. Barring his own films where he’s not an audience.” When asked if he is a perfectionist like his father, he said, “I don’t think so. Everybody has to do their own thing. Life pans out differently for everybody. I’m on this journey, enjoying myself.”

Kartik Aaryan recently posted a picture of his on Instagram and in no time his photo went viral. The actor wasseen flaunting his abs in shirtless picture. He captioned his photo, "Don’t call me sugar, don’t touch the fire." To this photo, Alia Bhatt's mimic Chandni Bhabhda commented, "So, can I call you mine?"

Jim wrote in his Instagram post, "I find this almost absurd to have to clarify but since folks are running wild with the videos and the articles: Nothing I said refers to Ranveer Singh." He added, "The video byte being shared is from Made In Heaven Season 2 promotions, 5 whole years since Padmaavat came out. 5 years. I only had lovely things to say about Ranveer as a co-actor, look it up. I still do." Jim cleared the air after a video went viral where he is seen mocking stars who claims, "I was stuck in the character that I had to get mental therapy." It was believed that Jim was referring to Ranveer Singh.

Hina Khan has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. The actress informed about her condition to her fans through her post, saying that the rumors are true and she is indeed struggling health wise. As she posted on social media, the comment section flooded with love and prayer from people all around the world. Today, she posted on her Instagram story, responding to all the love she got. Hina wrote, "This too shall pass."

India’s very own ‘Sakht Launda’, comedian Zakir Khan is set to takeover your television screens with ‘Aapka Apna Zakir’ that will launch soon on Sony Entertainment Television. Delivered through Zakir’s captivating wit and undeniable charisma, the show promises to offer an enthralling experience that combines laughter, shaayari, and zindagi ke ‘nuskhe’ into one compelling package. Aapka Apna Zakir coming soon on Sony Entertainment Television!

Devoleena Bhattacharjee has finally addressed the rumors about her pregnancy. On Saturday morning, the actress took to her Instagram stories to issue a statement. While she neither confirmed nor denied the pregnancy, she emphasized the importance of respecting her privacy. Devoleena stated that she will announce her pregnancy when she is ready and asked everyone not to "bother" her in the meantime. “Many people have been messaging me for a long time regarding my pregnancy, creating news about it. I am sure that whenever I feel like sharing such news with you all, I will do it myself. For now, please do not bother me,” Devoleena wrote.

Nag Ashwin’s much-anticipated directorial project, Kalki 2898 AD, has finally hit the screens. Featuring stellar performances from Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, the film explores a contemporary retelling of Lord Vishnu’s incarnation on Earth to combat evil forces. Garnering rave reviews from all quarters, the film has received accolades from many, including Chiranjeevi, who congratulated the entire team. On Saturday, superstar Rajinikanth also took to his X handle to extend his congratulations to everyone involved in Kalki 2898 AD. His tweet read, “Watched Kalki. WOW! What an epic movie! Director @nagashwin has taken Indian Cinema to a different level. Hearty congratulations to my dear friend @AswiniDutt, @SrBachchan, @PrabhasRaju @ikamalhaasan, @deepikapadukone and the team of #Kalki2898AD. Eagerly awaiting Part2.God Bless.”

The team is likely to wrap up Rana Naidu Season 2 shoot next month (July) and are planning to release it in September. Yes, you read that right! According to a HT report, a clarity on the show's September release date is likely to be out in August. However, let's wait for an official announcement regarding the same.

Weeks after reports surfaced about Munawar Faruqui's alleged second marriage to Mehzabeen Coatwala, his former Bigg Boss 17 co-contestant Firoza Khan, known as Khanzaadi, has made a surprising statement. In a recent interview, Khanzaadi expressed disbelief regarding Munawar's reported second marriage, stating that she would not consider it true unless the stand-up comedian confirms it himself. “Yes, I got to know about the reports of his wedding. I am actually still not sure. I don’t think that he (Munawar Faruqui) is married. Jab tak woh khud nahi bolta hai tab tak main nahi manane wali (Unless and until he himself confirms it, I will not believe that he is married),” Khanzaadi told Telly Talk as quoted by Hindustan Times.

Amit reports that Vashu Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment is grappling with significant financial losses. Recent revelations indicate that the film producer owes money to Tinu Desai, the director of Akshay Kumar's Mission Raniganj. Additionally, BN Tiwari, president of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), disclosed that payments for workers involved in projects like Mission Raniganj, Ganapath, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan are also pending. According to PTI, Bhagnani's company owes Rs 33.13 lakh to director Desai and Rs 31.78 lakh to over 250 crew members.

Pardes fame Mahima Chaudhry, a breast cancer survivor, recently expressed her support for Hina Khan, who revealed her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram. In the comments section, Mahima assured Hina that she will be there to hold her hand throughout her treatment. Mahima’s comment on Hina Khan’s post read, “Sending you all my love and strength, you’re my brave one Hina. You are a fighter and I know you will be just fine! You have millions of people wishing the best for you and I will be there holding your hand right through this.”

Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan has expressed his excitement over the overwhelming global response to his latest film, Kalki 2898 AD. At a special press meet in Chennai, the actor, who is also busy promoting his upcoming film "Indian 2," discussed his limited screen time in Nag Ashwin’s directorial and shared insights about its sequel. "In Kalki, I have played a small role that makes an appearance for a few minutes only,” Kamal was quoted as saying by Indian Express.com. “My real part in the film has only begun and I will have more to do in the second part. So, I watched this film as a fan and I was astonished." The actor continued, “We have been seeing many signifiers that Indian cinema is moving towards global entertainment, and Kalki 2898 AD is one among them. Nag Ashwin carefully handled the subject of mythology without any religious bias. Across the world, only Japan, China, and Greek civilizations can come close to the Indian heritage of storytelling. Ashwin has chosen stories from that and has executed it with a lot of patience by bringing everyone together.”

In a video shared by Instant Bollywood, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's white Mercedes was spotted leaving Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The portal claimed that the newlyweds were in the car but chose not to pose for the paparazzi. This sparked speculation among netizens about whether Sonakshi might be expecting her first child, drawing parallels to Alia Bhatt, who announced her pregnancy shortly after her marriage to Ranbir Kapoor.